VMware SD-WAN: Deploy and Manage [V4.x]

Prerequisites

Extensive knowledge of routing and switching is required.

You should also have the following understanding or knowledge:

• Good understanding of TCP/IP services and protocols
• Knowledge and working experience of computer networking, including:
• Switching and routing technologies (L2-L3)
• Network and application delivery services (L4-L7)
• Basic understanding of IaaS, SaaS, and public and private cloud

The VMware Certified Professional – Network Virtualization (2020) certification is recommended.

Audience

• Experienced system administrators, network administrators, and system integrators responsible for
  designing and implementing networking solutions
• Network and security professionals who work with enterprise and data center networks

Outline

1 Course Introduction

• Introductions and course logistics
• Course objectives

2 Introduction to VMware SD-WAN Solution

• Revisit the traditional WAN technology, WAN topologies and downsides
• Explain the challenges solved by Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and use cases
• List the components of the VMware SASE™ solution
• Describe the VMware SD-WAN solution and list its capabilities

3 VMware SD-WAN Components and Architecture

• Understand the architecture of the VMware SD-WAN solution and list all its components
• Explain the function of VMware SD-WAN Edges, Hub, Gateways, controllers, and Orchestrator
• Explain how the components of the VMware SD-WAN solution interact with each other

4 Using VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator

• Describe key attributes of the VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator
• List primary features of the VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator
• Navigate the main menus of the VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator portal

5 Deploy and Configure VMware SD-WAN

• Understand the deployment process of VMware SD-WAN components like VMware SD-WAN Edges,
  Hubs, Gateways, and more
• Understand the workflow of the VMware SD-WAN configuration
• List the optional network services that are supported by VMware and the steps to configure the same
• Understand the profiles and their application in the VMware SD-WAN infrastructure
• Describe the VMware SD-WAN Edge activation process

6 Path and Traffic Management

• List the routing options supported by VMware SD-WAN: Static, BGP, OSPF
• Understand the Dynamic Multipath Optimization (DMPO) feature and its advantages
• Explain the Quality of Service and its configuration to manage traffic

7 Securing VMware SD-WAN Environment

• Explain various options available to secure VMware SD-WAN environments.
• Understand the firewall capabilities and configuration

8 Monitoring, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting

• List and understand the various features available to monitor the VMware SD-WAN infrastructure
• List and understand the various options available to troubleshoot and investigate issues in VMware SD-WAN